^{22 Ref} These words spake his parents, because they feared the Jews: for the Jews had agreed already, that if any man did confess that he was Christ, he should be put out of the synagogue.

^{23 Ref} Therefore said his parents, He is of age; ask him.

^{24 Ref} Then again called they the man that was blind, and said unto him, Give God the praise: we know that this man is a sinner.

^{25 Ref} He answered and said, Whether he be a sinner or no, I know not: one thing I know, that, whereas I was blind, now I see.

²⁶ Then said they to him again, What did he to thee? how opened he thine eyes?

^{27 Ref} He answered them, I have told you already, and ye did not hear: wherefore would ye hear it again? will ye also be his disciples?

^{28 Ref} Then they reviled him, and said, Thou art his disciple; but we are Moses' disciples.